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Digital Waffle

Machine Learning Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 110,000 /year

Full Time

07-09-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python JavaScript TypeScript Training Machine Learning NLP

Job Specifications

An AI-driven start-up, backed by $20M in Series A funding, is looking for its first Machine Learning Engineer to help scale their product and infrastructure. The platform transforms educational content into smart, personalised learning tools - and is already seeing rapid user growth and strong traction in the market.

This is a unique opportunity to join early, influence the technical roadmap, and work directly with experienced founders and a senior engineering team.

What you'll be doing:

Designing, building and deploying ML-powered features across a production platform
Working across Python and TypeScript, integrating models into scalable, real-time systems
Fine-tuning and training NLP models using techniques like transformers
Driving the machine learning strategy and building best practices from the ground up
Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and leadership

What we're looking for:

Strong commercial experience building and deploying ML models in production
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript
Experience with NLP or recommendation systems is a bonus
Excited by start-ups: product-minded, hands-on, and motivated by impact

What's on offer:

PS100,000 - PS120,000 salary + meaningful equity
4 days/week in a modern London office near Liverpool St
Greenfield ML ownership with direct access to founding team
A chance to shape the future of an AI product already loved by users

About the Company

Founded in 2018, Digital Waffle is a leading tech & digital recruitment agency. We are dedicated to finding and matching the best digital talent with growing businesses across the UK, EU, and USA. As a trusted tech recruitment agency, we focus on roles in marketing, technology, IT, data, and operations. Digital Waffle takes pride in making the recruitment process smooth and efficient, ensuring the perfect fit for both employers and candidates. Tech and digital recruitment is not just our business; it's our passion. With an... Know more